hit or miss

Example Sentences

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There are efforts afoot to standardize protocols for clots, so the chances of landing a proper diagnosis and quick treatment aren’t so hit-or-miss.

From The Wall Street Journal

Teachers were supposed to have special training, as any special-ed teacher would, but it seemed hit-or-miss.

From Los Angeles Times

The plot's busy, the visual effects hit-or-miss and its villains are neither potent nor memorable.

From Salon

The Niners have been a hit-or-miss team the past two decades.

From Seattle Times

NFL drafts can be hit-or-miss, but getting it right often pays immediate dividends.

From Washington Times